Blown head gasket

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
150,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STARLAK
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I have a blown head gasket in my car and I was wondering if I get a bottle of Bar's gasket fix and add it to my car if I would be able to drive my car 60 miles away to another town?
Sep 11, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, that stuff will not work. There is no additive that works for a blown head gasket.

You would need to have it towed.

Roy
Sep 11, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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STARLAK
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My car still runs and drives, but leaks when I turn my car off after it overheats.
Sep 11, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, how do you know it is the head gasket?

Roy
Sep 11, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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